“I would say that Kosovo has had better relationships with the US in the past”, said DAS Escobar when asked about the current relations 🇽🇰🇺🇸 #BalkansDebrief

Kicked off the Southeast Europe Transatlantic Economic Forum with Transatlantic Leadership Network with a conversation on overcoming political obstacles and improving cross-border trade with the #WesternBalkans Chambers of Commerce.

More information on the conference: bit.ly/4bmHPx2

How are the current relationships between Serbia and the US? DAS Eacobar does not hide disappointment for the new government composition with two sanctioned individuals 🔽 🇺🇸🇷🇸

Delighted to host Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic 🇲🇪🇪🇺 today during his visit to Washington for a roundtable discussion on foreign policy, 🇺🇸 relations in the Western Balkans, and Podgorica's positive 🇪🇺 trajectory.

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What is the US role amidst fragility in the Western Balkans? In this #BalkansDebrief , Ilva Tare speaks with Gabriel Escobar about Kosovo-Serbia relations, Bosnia’s territorial integrity, and EU pathways for the Balkans in today’s geopolitical landscape. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

“It’s no secret that Kosovo and US have had challenges. I do hope that we will continue to work on improving that relationship,” outgoing DAS Gabriel Escobar told Ilva Tare, a senior fellow of Atlantic Council, on her Balkans Debrief podcast.
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Had an excellent conversation with DAS Escobar on his last hours in his postion before moving to his next assignment. Reflected on the US role in the Western Balkans, reasons to be concerned but also optimistic about the region’s EU path. Don’t miss this #BalkansDebrief episode

'It is unlikely that if the VRMNO-DPMNE opposition comes to power the constitutional changes will happen,” Aleksej Demjanski tells Ilva Tare in this episode of #BalkansDebrief while discussing potential implications for North Macedonia's 🇪🇺 path.

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Thank you Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė for your strong support and welcomed guidance for the 🇪🇺 Enlargement process and the benefits for the new candidate countries, as well as challenges & internal reforms

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Thank you for the great insights shared on the Kosovo-Serbia relations Gerald Knaus Indeed there is a lot to do!🇽🇰🇷🇸🇺🇸🇪🇺

What awaits North Macedonia after the parliamentary & presidential run-off elections on May 8? In the latest #BalkansDebrief , Ilva Tare discusses post-election coalitions and EU future with Aleksej Demjanski. bit.ly/3UqdDJU x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Looking forward to moderating this event & ask for some leassons learned and tips from the Big Bang countries to the new candidates like Ukraine and Western Balkans. Register ⬇️

🗓️ MAY 2 at 9 AM ET: Jovita Neliupšienė delivers remarks before the Atlantic Council event marking 20 years since the 2004 🇪🇺 enlargement. Experts consider the lessons learned from the region’s accession & how it will shape Europe’s agenda for 2025 & beyond. RSVP: bit.ly/3xSjOPq

📆 May 2 | 🕘 9:00 a.m. ET

For the 20th anniversary of Central Europe joining the EU, Bartlomiej Kot, Alena Kudzko, and Sona Muzikarova join Ilva Tare to discuss the region's perspective of 🇪🇺 enlargement. Featuring opening remarks by Jovita Neliupšienė.

Register:
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Insightful conversation with Gert Jan Koopman about the 🇪🇺Growth Plan & the benefits for the #WesternBalkans thanks to the transformative power of the legislative reforms needed to prepare the region to access the Single Market. Thank you to Jovita Neliupšienė for being an excellent host.

Thought-provoking discussion with Enrico Letta, who presented his report on #singlemarket Georgetown University.
Great timing for those who love stimulating ideas & policies on the future of 🇪🇺, as Pres Emmanuel Macron will also deliver his speech on #Europe tomorrow (👉Élysée).
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Great to be back at Stanford University! Eduard Selami showing the campus to Melody and Thomas nearly 30 years after coming in the 🇺🇸 as a visiting scholar.

At last! Now the US and Europe need to move fast: send the right weapons fast so Ukraine can stop Russia’s advances and reverse battlefield fortunes. So Ukraine can win.